GNLP2029
Object
New, Revised and Small Sites
Representation ID: 16999
Received: 10/11/2018
Respondent: Mr Roger Clark
Topcroft has gradually absorbed a small number of individual dwellings over many years. If developments as proposed were allowed it would result in a 40% increase. The structure of The Street does not permit expansion on this scale without adverse social and environmental consequences. There is no shop or public house. The village roads are small and already used to capacity. connecting links to larger roads and adjoining villages are difficult. Public transport is minimal. There is no mains sewage system and pollution of The Beck discharging into The River Waveney would be a distinct probability. I strongly object.
Topcroft has gradually absorbed a small number of individual dwellings over many years. If developments as proposed were allowed it would result in a 40% increase. The structure of The Street does not permit expansion on this scale without adverse social and environmental consequences. There is no shop or public house. The village roads are small and already used to capacity. connecting links to larger roads and adjoining villages are difficult. Public transport is minimal. There is no mains sewage system and pollution of The Beck discharging into The River Waveney would be a distinct probability. I strongly object.
Object
New, Revised and Small Sites
Representation ID: 17016
Received: 12/11/2018
Respondent: Mr Roger Ford
This whole site is at risk of flooding,photographic proof showing the whole field flooding.
Section 7g ' as written by John Jenkins is completely incorrect in respect of listed property.Little Manor is a grade 11 property listed in the Norfolk Journal of special interest as the oldest and most original building in the parish.
This proposed site is in direct view of Little Manor and buildings on this site would destroy the village aspect.
This whole site is at risk of flooding,photographic proof showing the whole field flooding.
Section 7g ' as written by John Jenkins is completely incorrect in respect of listed property.Little Manor is a grade 11 property listed in the Norfolk Journal of special interest as the oldest and most original building in the parish.
This proposed site is in direct view of Little Manor and buildings on this site would destroy the village aspect.
Object
New, Revised and Small Sites
Representation ID: 17020
Received: 12/11/2018
Respondent: Mr MICHAEL JENKINS
Topcroft street is very narrow and is already a problem for vehicles due to farm traffic from the two farms in the centre of the village
The village has no shops or school , and would present considerable logistic problems
The stream running through the centre of the village regularly causes flooding problems due to the elevated field surrounding the village
The lanes leading in and out of topcroft are very narrow , more vehicles would intensify the problem
Topcroft street is very narrow and is already a problem for vehicles due to farm traffic from the two farms in the centre of the village
The village has no shops or school , and would present considerable logistic problems
The stream running through the centre of the village regularly causes flooding problems due to the elevated field surrounding the village
The lanes leading in and out of topcroft are very narrow , more vehicles would intensify the problem
Object
New, Revised and Small Sites
Representation ID: 17031
Received: 13/11/2018
Respondent: Mr Myron Tataryn
I object to the current proposal as the number of dwellings (7) in the village centre would be totally disproportionate to the low number of existing historic homes in the village - other issues:
- Negative impact of building modern homes on old common land with detrimental impact on the look of the oldest part of the village
- Impact on traffic volume in small village
- Sewerage and flooding issues
In principle I would not object if the current plan was changed to apply for 1 detached property which had a design that was sympathetic to the village environs.
I object to the current proposal as the number of dwellings (7) in the village centre would be totally disproportionate to the low number of existing historic homes in the village - other issues:
- Negative impact of building modern homes on old common land with detrimental impact on the look of the oldest part of the village
- Impact on traffic volume in small village
- Sewerage and flooding issues
In principle I would not object if the current plan was changed to apply for 1 detached property which had a design that was sympathetic to the village environs.
Object
New, Revised and Small Sites
Representation ID: 17243
Received: 21/11/2018
Respondent: Topcroft Parish Council
* No schools/amenities and no easy access with singletrack roads.
* Properties currently unsold in the village.
* No main sewage.
* Sites flood.
* Social housing not successful, no Topcroft locals.
* Over development in historical part of village.
* Sites are enclosed commonland, which keeps Topcroft as a rural village and 'pretty' part.
* A 40% increase in houses in The Street.
* Ecological value in wet commonland.
* Topcroft identified as an 'Other Village' in Policy 16/Joint Core Strategy. A defined development boundary within which very limited infill development can occur without affecting the form/character of village.
* No schools/amenities and no easy access with singletrack roads.
* Properties currently unsold in the village.
* No main sewage.
* Sites flood.
* Social housing not successful, no Topcroft locals.
* Over development in historical part of village.
* Sites are enclosed commonland, which keeps Topcroft as a rural village and 'pretty' part.
* A 40% increase in houses in The Street.
* Ecological value in wet commonland.
* Topcroft identified as an 'Other Village' in Policy 16/Joint Core Strategy. A defined development boundary within which very limited infill development can occur without affecting the form/character of village.
Object
New, Revised and Small Sites
Representation ID: 17246
Received: 21/11/2018
Respondent: Mr K Andrews
No schools/amenities and no easy access to them with single track roads.
Properties currently unsold in the village.
No main sewerage.
Prone to flooding.
Social housing not successful with no Topcroft locals.
Over development in historical part of the village.
Sites are enclosed commonland, which keeps Topcroft as a rural village and the 'pretty' part.
40% increase in houses in The Street.
Ecological value in wet commonland.
Topcroft is identified as an 'Other Village' in Policy 16 of Joint Core Strategy. A defined development boundary within which
very limited infill development can occur without affecting the form/character of the village.
No schools/amenities and no easy access to them with single track roads.
Properties currently unsold in the village.
No main sewerage.
Prone to flooding.
Social housing not successful with no Topcroft locals.
Over development in historical part of the village.
Sites are enclosed commonland, which keeps Topcroft as a rural village and the 'pretty' part.
40% increase in houses in The Street.
Ecological value in wet commonland.
Topcroft is identified as an 'Other Village' in Policy 16 of Joint Core Strategy. A defined development boundary within which
very limited infill development can occur without affecting the form/character of the village.
Support
New, Revised and Small Sites
Representation ID: 17577
Received: 01/12/2018
Respondent: Mr Harry Bridges
I was brought up in Topcroft from the age of 9- I am now 24 and saving hard for a deposit on my first home. There currently is nothing in the village for a first time buyer like myself as the houses are all large or have had large extensions added to them - Some young people would love to stay within the community where they were brought up but are forced out because there are no smaller houses being built. I Support this application because soon there will be no young people or young families in more rural villages.
I was brought up in Topcroft from the age of 9- I am now 24 and saving hard for a deposit on my first home. There currently is nothing in the village for a first time buyer like myself as the houses are all large or have had large extensions added to them - Some young people would love to stay within the community where they were brought up but are forced out because there are no smaller houses being built. I Support this application because soon there will be no young people or young families in more rural villages.
Object
New, Revised and Small Sites
Representation ID: 17879
Received: 28/11/2018
Respondent: Mr Roger Clark
I wish to object to the inclusion of these sites for residential development on the grounds that it would adversely affect the ecology and natural environment of the area. These green, wet, meadows are a narrow strip situated within an intensively farmed agricultural area and as such provide a haven for many types of birds, plants and animals and, therefore, should not be developed.
I wish to object to the inclusion of these sites for residential development on the grounds that it would adversely affect the ecology and natural environment of the area. These green, wet, meadows are a narrow strip situated within an intensively farmed agricultural area and as such provide a haven for many types of birds, plants and animals and, therefore, should not be developed.
Object
New, Revised and Small Sites
Representation ID: 18246
Received: 10/12/2018
Respondent: Mrs Hannah Giffard
This site lies lower than the road, and I have seen the road flooded 3-4 times with a foot of water running down Street to the ford, since living here. The site is on the former river bed. Better higher sites in development boudary on opposite side of road. New Council houses on high ground. Many detatched properties unsold. No mains sewerage. Untreated sewage often in ditch/beck along street already. This would be 40 % more houses along Street. No schools/ shop/pub. Limited bus services. Site too small for 7 houses - not rural character - see Policy 16 JCS.
This site lies lower than the road, and I have seen the road flooded 3-4 times with a foot of water running down Street to the ford, since living here. The site is on the former river bed. Better higher sites in development boudary on opposite side of road. New Council houses on high ground. Many detatched properties unsold. No mains sewerage. Untreated sewage often in ditch/beck along street already. This would be 40 % more houses along Street. No schools/ shop/pub. Limited bus services. Site too small for 7 houses - not rural character - see Policy 16 JCS.
Support
New, Revised and Small Sites
Representation ID: 18286
Received: 10/12/2018
Respondent: Mr Charlie Taylor
As a house holder in the village for more than 30 years I fully support the building of new homes in Topcroft I have never seen either sites flooded.i no longer live in the village but still call Topcroft home
As a house holder in the village for more than 30 years I fully support the building of new homes in Topcroft I have never seen either sites flooded.i no longer live in the village but still call Topcroft home
Object
New, Revised and Small Sites
Representation ID: 18292
Received: 10/12/2018
Respondent: Kathy Thomson
The sites would completely change and spoil the rural nature of this village. There are no facilities such as a shop or schools, there are single lane roads which cannot handle more traffic, the there is no mains sewage and any 'treatment plants' available will struggle to cope in the low-lying area. One field is a wet meadowland which should not be built on as it is liable to flooding. A 40% increase in the number of properties is too much for any community. The proposed houses near the farm will be inundated with flies. The infra-structure is not there.
The sites would completely change and spoil the rural nature of this village. There are no facilities such as a shop or schools, there are single lane roads which cannot handle more traffic, the there is no mains sewage and any 'treatment plants' available will struggle to cope in the low-lying area. One field is a wet meadowland which should not be built on as it is liable to flooding. A 40% increase in the number of properties is too much for any community. The proposed houses near the farm will be inundated with flies. The infra-structure is not there.
Object
New, Revised and Small Sites
Representation ID: 18325
Received: 10/12/2018
Respondent: Mr Luke Giffard Tutt
This is an inappropriate site for new housing. It is in the middle of a street of old houses that give the village its character. "The open areas to the front of Street Farm and Trees Farm which are recognised for their importance in contributing to the street scene and rural character of this settlement have been excluded from the development boundary." I have lived here since I was two during which time there has never been any development of this size and I believe it would change the character of the village for the worst.
This is an inappropriate site for new housing. It is in the middle of a street of old houses that give the village its character. "The open areas to the front of Street Farm and Trees Farm which are recognised for their importance in contributing to the street scene and rural character of this settlement have been excluded from the development boundary." I have lived here since I was two during which time there has never been any development of this size and I believe it would change the character of the village for the worst.
Object
New, Revised and Small Sites
Representation ID: 18334
Received: 10/12/2018
Respondent: ms catrina lykowski
There are limited facilities in the village of Topcroft already being used to full capacity - limited bus service, no mains sewage/gas, limited internet - narrow road system -already havoc being caused to verges as cars try to pass - the site proposed has a risk to flooding - there are already houses for sale that remain unsold - this site would ruin the traditional treasured appearance of the village - infill of houses not required.
There are limited facilities in the village of Topcroft already being used to full capacity - limited bus service, no mains sewage/gas, limited internet - narrow road system -already havoc being caused to verges as cars try to pass - the site proposed has a risk to flooding - there are already houses for sale that remain unsold - this site would ruin the traditional treasured appearance of the village - infill of houses not required.
Comment
New, Revised and Small Sites
Representation ID: 18844
Received: 13/12/2018
Respondent: Mr Stephen Dye
I object to both proposals. Primarily I do not believe Topcroft is suitable for further development. Topcroft is a small village with minimal infrastructure and amenities we have had some social housing built recently and most of the uptake for these has not been from the local community. We have several properties that have been on the market for a considerable time. Whilst there is a need for development it is important for us to create some balance and retain some small villages to maintain an important characteristic of rural norfolk life
I object to both proposals. Primarily I do not believe Topcroft is suitable for further development. Topcroft is a small village with minimal infrastructure and amenities we have had some social housing built recently and most of the uptake for these has not been from the local community. We have several properties that have been on the market for a considerable time. Whilst there is a need for development it is important for us to create some balance and retain some small villages to maintain an important characteristic of rural norfolk life
Support
New, Revised and Small Sites
Representation ID: 18917
Received: 13/12/2018
Respondent: Mr Gwyn Pring
I believe that this development is a good idea to bring affordable housing to the village other than the saffron housing which are council rental. I have a 24 year old daughter and an 18 year old son who would like to stay in the village and at this time my daughter would love to be able to purchase an affordable property in the village centre.
I believe that this development is a good idea to bring affordable housing to the village other than the saffron housing which are council rental. I have a 24 year old daughter and an 18 year old son who would like to stay in the village and at this time my daughter would love to be able to purchase an affordable property in the village centre.
Object
New, Revised and Small Sites
Representation ID: 19139
Received: 13/12/2018
Respondent: Mrs. Sue Tindal
Topcroft is a small village and while it has already absorbed some new buildings over a period of time an increase on this scale (40% overall) would have a significant and detrimental impact on the rural and open character of the village (Policy 16). The road system is inadequate, both in Topcroft and the surrounding area, to cope with the additional traffic that would be generated. Limited public transport. No sewage system. Limited village facilities. There are already a number of properties which remain unsold within the village.
Topcroft is a small village and while it has already absorbed some new buildings over a period of time an increase on this scale (40% overall) would have a significant and detrimental impact on the rural and open character of the village (Policy 16). The road system is inadequate, both in Topcroft and the surrounding area, to cope with the additional traffic that would be generated. Limited public transport. No sewage system. Limited village facilities. There are already a number of properties which remain unsold within the village.